Mutations 101 Review
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Some fish evolved to be blue in color because they CHOSE to be blue to camoflauge better.
True - species can CHOOSE their adaptations
False - new adaptations occur through random mutations
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When DNA was being copied in the cell, one part was changed from "CAC" to "AAC". This mutation...
will definitely be harmful to the organism
will definitely have no effect on the organism
will definitely be beneficial to the organism
can be harmful, beneficial, or have no effect on the organism
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is TRUE about a mutation?
It is a change in a gene (from DNA) or chromosome
mutations are always harmful
mutations are bad for evolution
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sections of DNA are called _______, which code for proteins
genes
chromosomes
cells
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can cause mutations in DNA?
When there is a mistake or error in the DNA replication process (when DNA copies are made)
Environmental factors such as sunlight, radiation, or other cancer causing factors
Viral infections
all answer choices are correct
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When viruses mutate, different versions of themselves are created. We call them
variants
mutagens
carcinogens
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Viruses evolve very slowly - over the course of thousands of years.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
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